As part of the social network bubble, increasingly everyone is maintaining a Linkedin profile along with Facebook. Linkedin is somehow different from Facebook as you may already noticed. So let’s take look.
What does it take?
A face is all you need to get a Facebook profile, however Linkedin members meet certain criteria. Linkedin is a networking tool used by professionals and you have to have a professional present to better use this tool. That’s been said, be prepared to spend some extra time on your profile, your photo should look similar to you on an interview. The first section after your name is the headline and this is very important because recruiters and other people see first your picture, name, and the headline so make sure to get it right. When you write your headline/summary think about how did you end up here?? Are you seeking a new job or maybe just for fun and curiosity, then say “who you are” and “what is your plan” in as many as 20 words “A computer engineer with an interest in software development, seeking to find a career in a leading research firm” or maybe you are a student who is open to a lot of options” An MBA student with an interest in the stock market, looking for a summer analyst position” “ A Sell-side analyst seeking to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and to build upon equity analysis experience in a leading firm”. Next on your list is the summary section which should be somehow easier after drafting a killer headline. Basically, you should provide more details on your headline, so back to the above examples if you are a sell-side analyst your summary should clearly name your coverage industry, which companies you are following and where do you work and how long you have been working in your current job, what is your background, list any post university works or any financial certifications. And same for a graduate student list your school works, experiences, and your interest in a specific field, explain how you got interested and why do you think you could be a potential hire. Hope that was useful thanks for reading.
As part of the social network bubble, increasingly everyone is maintaining a Linkedin profile along with Facebook. Linkedin is somehow different from Facebook as you may already noticed. So let’s take look.
What does it take?
A face is all you need to get a Facebook profile, however Linkedin members meet certain criteria. Linkedin is a networking tool used by professionals and you have to have a professional present to better use this tool. That’s been said, be prepared to spend some extra time on your profile, your photo should look similar to you on an interview. The first section after your name is the headline and this is very important because recruiters and other people see first your picture, name, and the headline so make sure to get it right. When you write your headline/summary think about how did you end up here?? Are you seeking a new job or maybe just for fun and curiosity, then say “who you are” and “what is your plan” in as many as 20 words “A computer engineer with an interest in software development, seeking to find a career in a leading research firm” or maybe you are a student who is open to a lot of options” An MBA student with an interest in the stock market, looking for a summer analyst position” “ A Sell-side analyst seeking to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and to build upon equity analysis experience in a leading firm”. Next on your list is the summary section which should be somehow easier after drafting a killer headline. Basically, you should provide more details on your headline, so back to the above examples if you are a sell-side analyst your summary should clearly name your coverage industry, which companies you are following and where do you work and how long you have been working in your current job, what is your background, list any post university works or any financial certifications. And same for a graduate student list your school works, experiences, and your interest in a specific field, explain how you got interested and why do you think you could be a potential hire. Hope that was useful thanks for reading.
What does it take?
A face is all you need to get a Facebook profile, however Linkedin members meet certain criteria. Linkedin is a networking tool used by professionals and you have to have a professional present to better use this tool. That’s been said, be prepared to spend some extra time on your profile, your photo should look similar to you on an interview. The first section after your name is the headline and this is very important because recruiters and other people see first your picture, name, and the headline so make sure to get it right. When you write your headline/summary think about how did you end up here?? Are you seeking a new job or maybe just for fun and curiosity, then say “who you are” and “what is your plan” in as many as 20 words “A computer engineer with an interest in software development, seeking to find a career in a leading research firm” or maybe you are a student who is open to a lot of options” An MBA student with an interest in the stock market, looking for a summer analyst position” “ A Sell-side analyst seeking to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and to build upon equity analysis experience in a leading firm”. Next on your list is the summary section which should be somehow easier after drafting a killer headline. Basically, you should provide more details on your headline, so back to the above examples if you are a sell-side analyst your summary should clearly name your coverage industry, which companies you are following and where do you work and how long you have been working in your current job, what is your background, list any post university works or any financial certifications. And same for a graduate student list your school works, experiences, and your interest in a specific field, explain how you got interested and why do you think you could be a potential hire. Hope that was useful thanks for reading.
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